Outdoor notes

CUTTHROAT VIEWING EVENT

STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR — Cutthroat trout are making their way up the Strawberry River to spawn.

On Saturday, June 12, the Division of Wildlife Resources will hold its annual cutthroat trout viewing event from 9 a.m. to noon at Strawberry Reservoir, located just off U.S. 40 about 25 miles southeast of Heber City.

Spectators will be able to see cutthroats in the Strawberry River along the boardwalk that leads to the DWR fish trap behind the U.S. Forest Service visitors center. At the fish trap, biologists will hold fish up for the public to see. Biologists will also answer any questions the public might have.

"The river may be a little murky. But you'll still be able to see the cutthroats as they fight their way upstream," said Scott Root, regional conservation outreach manager for the DWR. "As they fight their way upstream, the fish occasionally jump over obstacles that are in their way. At the fish trap, we'll hold fish up for everyone to see. We'll also provide information about these cutthroats and why this strain of cutthroat trout is so important to the fishery in Strawberry Reservoir."

The Strawberry River and the other tributaries to the reservoir are currently closed to fishing, but fishing is open in the reservoir itself. For more information about the fishing regulations at Strawberry Reservoir, visit www.wildlife.utah.gov/strawberry.

For more information regarding the cutthroat trout viewing event, call the DWR at 801-491-5678.

SAVING STROKES GOLF EVENT

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of the American Heart Association will hold its Saving Strokes Golf Clinic on Friday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nibley Park Golf Course, 2780 S. 700 East.

This unique event helps stroke survivors — in all stages of recovery — enjoy the game of golf. This year, former NBA player and stroke survivor Lou Hudson, a former Atlanta Hawks star, will be in attendance.

Participants will receive golf-ready assessments by volunteer physical therapists and hands-on golf training from golf pros. The event will include lunch and prizes.

Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death in the U.S. and Utah and the leading cause of severe, long-term disability. About 795,000 Americans will have a new or recurrent stroke this year. The length of time to recover from a stroke depends on severity — 50 to 70 percent of stroke survivors regain functional independence, but 15 to 30 percent are permanently disabled. Techniques important in golf — focus, dexterity and balance — are critical in stroke recovery.